Tesla is recalling 2021 Model S vehicles with incorrect horn pads that may prevent the horn from working, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Tesla for free repair.
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling certain 2021 Model S vehicles because some have air bags with incorrect horn pads that could prevent the horn from working. This could increase the risk of a crash if the driver needs to alert other drivers.
The air bag has an incorrect horn pad that may prevent the horn from sounding. This means the driver might not be able to alert other drivers if needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of Tesla Model S vehicles from 2021 with incorrect horn pads. Drivers who need to alert others in an emergency are most at risk.
Check if your Tesla Model S was manufactured in 2021. The recall covers vehicles where the air bag has the wrong horn pad.
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free repair for the air bag.
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Tesla is recalling 2021 Model S vehicles because some have air bags with incorrect horn pads that may prevent the horn from working.
Check if your Tesla Model S was manufactured in 2021 and has the air bag with the wrong horn pad.
The recall has no specific deadline; Tesla will inspect and install the correct air bag at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V172000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 25V172000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
